dog slow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Very slow.

Word forms

dog slow dog-slow

Etymology

Possibly derives from the similar expression dog-tired, or alternately, that dogs, especially feral mutts, are often scrappy and sickly. Possibly came from a clipping of doggone slow.

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